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title: ShipperGuide Blog | Hal Koss (8)
description: Hal Koss is a ShipperGuide content marketing specialist covering freight management, logistics technology, and supply chain optimization. He has an editorial background in tech and media, and specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, practical guidance. (8)
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# Hal Koss
Hal Koss is a ShipperGuide content marketing specialist covering freight management, logistics technology, and supply chain optimization. He has an editorial background in tech and media, and specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, practical guidance.
## Posts by Hal Koss
[Procure-to-Pay for Freight](https://blog.shipperguide.com/procure-to-pay-for-freight?hsLang=en)
[Settlement (Audit & Pay)](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/settlement-audit-pay?hsLang=en)
### Procure-to-Pay for Freight
Procure-to-pay covers sourcing freight through payment. See how the cycle works, how it differs from order-to-cash, and where settlement fits.
June 16, 2026 - 5:18 PM 4 min read
[In-House vs. Outsourced Freight Audit and Pay](https://blog.shipperguide.com/in-house-vs-outsourced-freight-audit-and-pay?hsLang=en)
[Settlement (Audit & Pay)](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/settlement-audit-pay?hsLang=en)
### In-House vs. Outsourced Freight Audit and Pay
Should you outsource freight audit and payment or keep it in-house? Compare cost, control, and data ownership to pick the right model.
June 15, 2026 - 4:43 PM 4 min read
[Freight Audit Software: What to Look For](https://blog.shipperguide.com/freight-audit-software?hsLang=en)
[Settlement (Audit & Pay)](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/settlement-audit-pay?hsLang=en)
### Freight Audit Software: What to Look For
How freight audit software validates carrier invoices and uses AI to catch overcharges before you pay.
June 15, 2026 - 1:54 PM 4 min read
[Freight Invoice Verification: A Practical Guide](https://blog.shipperguide.com/freight-invoice-verification?hsLang=en)
[Settlement (Audit & Pay)](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/settlement-audit-pay?hsLang=en)
### Freight Invoice Verification: A Practical Guide
Freight invoice verification catches the rate errors most AP teams miss. Here’s the method that actually holds up before you approve payment.
June 15, 2026 - 12:03 PM 5 min read
[Freight Accessorial Charges, Explained](https://blog.shipperguide.com/freight-accessorial-charges?hsLang=en)
[Settlement (Audit & Pay)](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/settlement-audit-pay?hsLang=en)
### Freight Accessorial Charges, Explained
What freight accessorial charges are, common fees like detention and TONU, and how AI catches overcharges.
June 12, 2026 - 1:20 PM 5 min read
[How to Audit Freight Invoices](https://blog.shipperguide.com/how-to-audit-freight-invoices?hsLang=en)
[Settlement (Audit & Pay)](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/settlement-audit-pay?hsLang=en)
### How to Audit Freight Invoices
Learn how to audit freight invoices step by step, from rate and accessorial checks to fuel, weight, duplication billing, and detention.
June 12, 2026 - 1:19 PM 5 min read
[What Is Freight Audit and Payment?](https://blog.shipperguide.com/what-is-freight-audit-and-payment?hsLang=en)
[Settlement (Audit & Pay)](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/settlement-audit-pay?hsLang=en)
### What Is Freight Audit and Payment?
What freight audit and payment is, how the process works, and how AI automates invoice and 3-way matching.
June 12, 2026 - 1:18 PM 5 min read
[KPIs for Freight Visibility: How to Measure What Matters](https://blog.shipperguide.com/freight-visibility-kpi?hsLang=en)
[Track and Trace (Visibility)](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/track-and-trace-visibility?hsLang=en)
### KPIs for Freight Visibility: How to Measure What Matters
The freight visibility KPIs that drive ROI, from on-time delivery to detention spend, and how to track them.
June 2, 2026 - 4:55 PM 6 min read
[Freight Visibility and TMS: What to Know](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tms-freight-visibility?hsLang=en)
[Track and Trace (Visibility)](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/track-and-trace-visibility?hsLang=en)
### Freight Visibility and TMS: What to Know
A TMS with logistics tracking eliminates data silos and manual check calls. Learn how embedded freight visibility gives shippers a single source of truth.
June 2, 2026 - 11:49 AM 6 min read
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